Try Again!

My grandson's first attempt at skating did not go well. He didn't want to skate at all and cried when the skates went on. I left work early to go and watch and try to get some pictures, but when I got there he was in a full sobbing mode. I tried to talk him into trying to skate but he was having nothing to do with it. So, I asked him if he would like to watch and see what the kids were doing out there. He was up for that and we stayed and watched for about 15 minutes.
Today we are going to try it again. We've been talking to him about it all week and he seems to want to try. I'm hoping that my Mom and Dad will get pictures because I can't leave work today. If they are successful in getting him on the ice and getting a picture or two, I will definitely share.

Calumet Girls Varsity Basketball Game Tonight

CHS has a basketball game vs West Iron County tonight. I'm hoping the girls keep their spirits up as their last game was pretty much a blow-out.
They are all great kids and very athletic. I know they will do good.
I will post pictures later.
Wish us LUCK!

And So The Winter Season Begins

I know we are darn lucky not to get hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes but the snow season just lasts way too long!!

New Craft Project

Hoping to make this cute little project in the next couple of weeks. Have to gather the supplies together and get to painting the pieces/parts.

It feels like it's missing something.....I think I will add one more block to the top....a top hat of course.

Terra's First Varsity Basketball Game

Terra played in her first vasity basketball game last night. She was nervous but played very well. All the girls did really great but the other team was faster and had the height advantage.

This is how Nathan watched the first quarter. He actually fell asleep in the truck on the way to the game. He woke later and was hungry so we got him a hot dog and a gatorade. After that was gone he was ready for some m&m's.

Nathan does okay at the games but gets a little bored because he really doesn't get the game yet, but he'll be going to many more so hopefully will start understanding what his Auntie is doing out there.

The girls warming up.

The girls play this Friday against West Iron County.

They were disappointed with their score but hopefully the next game will go better.

High School Figure Skating Team

This is our High School Figure Skating Team. We have two levels where we compete: Team B and Team C. Team B does some higher elements...that's the only difference. There are 4 girls on Team B and 5 girls on Team C.

Turkey was our first competition on November 20, 2010. Team B was second in jumps and second in spins and 6th in moves. Team C was third in moves.

Our next competition isn't until February 2011. Hopefully we can get more practices in and come away with more medals.

All the girls did great! They all seem to get along really well. Sure can't complain about any attitudes this year!!

ArtiCatz Volleyball Tournament

Our volleyball girls went to a tournament in Marquette this past weekend and did a great job. They came in second! This picture is their "silly" picture! The coach was such a good sport.

This is their #1 pose. They will always be number one to their fans!!

What a great group of girls. They were all smiles even tho they didn't take first.

UPHA Banquet

A couple Saturdays ago, we went to our Grandson's horse banquet. It was the normal banquet stuff. Food, raffles and awards. The food was okay...it was a buffet. I usually love buffets because I can pick and choose and if there is something you really don't like then you just go on and choose something else.

This first picture is Nathan posing with his plaque. What a cutie!

This is Nathan showing me his award! He was really excited!

He was so good at the banquet. He sat when they were speaking and for this 4 year old boy that was an accomplishment. Not that he's a wild kid by any means but he's 4 and it's hard to hold their attention for long periods.

Nathan receiving his award from Lisa Anderson, UPHA President. Very nice lady!